Stronger isn't what I'm looking for. If it was, I'd be on facebook. I just want a smaller community with closer interests. More like benheck and bacmods were and less general interest. HN is all business now so it's no good either (for my hacks).

> I just want a smaller community with closer interests.

Whatever you are making I am sure there is a subreddit that is small and closely aligned with your interests.